There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 18m$117–213Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
7h 42m$37–52Drive 208.9 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Ruskincar 208.9 mi
3h 59m$39–56Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
- Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Ruskintaxi
6h 30m$172–698Bus via Wildwood
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus Houston
8h 11m$82–118Fly to Tampa, line 30 bus, line 8 bus, line 31 bus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Marion Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Providence Rd @ Providence Parkbus
- Take the bus from Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr to US Hwy 41 @ Dickman Drbus
9h 26m$242–503
Jacksonville to Ruskin by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Ruskin. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at US Hwy 41 @ Dickman Dr via Gainesville, Marion Transit Center and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Ruskin. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Ruskin is 267 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Ruskin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Ruskin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Ruskin is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Ruskin, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to US Hwy 41 @ Dickman Dr via Gainesville, Marion Transit Center, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Ruskin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Jacksonville to Ruskin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Ruskin is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Jacksonville to Ruskin.
There are 334+ hotels available in Ruskin.




